Overview

Rude Boy is a semi-documentary, part character study, part 'rockumentary', featuring a British punk band, The Clash. The script includes the story of a fictional fan juxtposed with actual public events of the day, including political demonstrations and Clash concerts.

Genres

Cast

Ray Gange

Ray

Joe Strummer

The Group

Topper Headon

The Group

Paul Simonon

The Group

Mick Jones

The Group

Jimmy Pursey

Guest Singer

Caroline Coon

Clash Girlfriend

Colin Bucksey

Police

Ari Up

Self (uncredited)

Margaret Thatcher

Self